General English MCQs
Topic Notes: General English
MCQs and preparation resources for competitive exams, covering important concepts, past papers, and detailed explanations.
Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
1
The officer called for an explanation form the cashier for the shortage of cash.
Answer:
demanded
The phrasal verb 'call for' means to require or demand something publicly or authoritatively.
2
To strain every nerve
Answer:
To make utmost efforts
To 'strain every nerve' means to make the greatest possible effort to achieve something.
3
To beat the bush
Answer:
Speak in a round-about manner
To 'beat about the bush' means to avoid getting to the point or to speak in a roundabout manner.
4
To take someone for a ride
Answer:
To deceive someone
To 'take someone for a ride' means to deceive or cheat them.
5
White elephant
Answer:
costly but useless possession
A 'white elephant' is a possession that is useless or troublesome, especially one that is expensive to maintain.
6
Put off
Answer:
postponed
To 'put off' means to delay or postpone an event or activity.
7
To give up
Answer:
To stop
To 'give up' means to cease making an effort or to stop doing something.
8
In cold blood
Answer:
deliberately
To do something 'in cold blood' means to do it ruthlessly, without emotion, and deliberately.
9
To smell a rat
Answer:
to be suspicious
To 'smell a rat' means to suspect that something is wrong or that a deception is taking place.
10
Down in the mouth
Answer:
very depressed
To be 'down in the mouth' means to be unhappy, depressed, or discouraged.